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Applied Science Programmes

Cláir Eolaíochtaí Feidhmeacha

LEVEL 8 PageBachelor of Science (Hons) in Agriculture DK882 210

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Bioscience DK881 212

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Food and Agri-Business (add-on) DKA85 220

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Sustainable Agriculture (add-on) DKA84 221

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biopharmaceutical Science (add-on) DKA82 223

LEVEL 7 Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing DK784 214

Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science DK783 216

Bachelor of Science in Applied Bioscience DK781 218

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (add-on) DKA80 222

BSc (Hons) in Environmental Bioscience

4 years

DK881

BSc (Hons) in Agriculture

4 years

DK882

BSc (Hons) in Food & Agri-Business (add-on)

1 yearDKA85

BSc (Hons) in Sustainable Agriculture (add-on)

1 yearDKA84

BSc (Hons) in Bio-pharmaceutical Science (add-on)

1 year DKA82

Postgraduate Studies

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BSc in Applied Bioscience

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BSc in Veterinary Nursing

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DK784

BSc in Agriculture (add-on)

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DKA80

BSc in Pharmaceutical Science

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Course

BSc (Hons) in Agriculture

Level

8

Duration

4 Years

Code

DK882

Apply to

CAO

Places

30

Minimum Entry Requirements

Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate

At least two H5 Grades

Mathematics Grade O6 or H7

English Grade O6 or H7

Irish Grade O6 or H7

Minimum Points Score of 300.

Entrants from Northern Ireland must have at least two A Levels at grade C or higher and four other subjects at GCSE, AS or A Levels, to include Mathematics and English (or Irish). BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Applied Science are also accepted.

Contact Dr Arjan van Rossum

Head of Department of Applied Sciences

t 042 9370265e [email protected] www.dkit.ie/courses/dk882

Agriculture

Talmhaíocht

About this ProgrammeThe aim of this programme is to produce graduates with knowledge, skills and competencies to respond effectively to current and future developments in Agriculture and the Agri-Food Industry.

The programme will provide graduates with a strong foundation in science, business and agriculture and will specifically develop skills and knowledge in the areas of animal and crop production, animal husbandry and biosecurity, health and safety, agricultural mechanisation, financial and business management, entrepreneurship and innovation, environmental protection and the production and processing of safe, quality-assured food.

Graduates will have knowledge and appreciation of national and international policy and legislation and will have excellent communication skills, research competence and the ability to respond to the challenges of larger scale, market-led production, alternative rural enterprise and environmental sustainability.

Progression OpportunitiesGraduates can progress to the M.Sc. in Biotechnology in DkIT or to research postgraduate positions in DkIT or other Institutions.

Career Options } Commercial farmer or Farm

Manager } Researcher } Agricultural Advisor with

consultancy or state body, e.g. Teagasc

} Technical Sales Role } Analytical or Research Scientist

in the Waste Management Sector

} Quality Manager or Production Supervisor in the Food Industry

} Rural Entrepreneur

Extra Things to NoteThis is a collaborative programme delivered jointly with Teagasc at Ballyhaise Agricultural College and leads to a DkIT award at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

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Year 2

Year 1

Mandatory } Biological and Chemical Sciences (year-

long) } Animal and Crop Production Science

(year-long) } Mathematics and Computing } Farm Business Management 1 } Agricultural Mechanisation

Mandatory } Biological and Chemical Sciences

(year-long) } Animal and Crop Production Science

(year-long) } Academic and Research Skills } Farm Facilities and Machinery } Farm Business Management 2

Mandatory } Farm Business Management 3 } Biochemistry and Animal Nutrition } Quality Assurance } Dairy, Sheep, Pigs and Poultry Production } Cattle Production

Mandatory } Farm Business Management 4 } Crop Production (including Forestry and

Mushrooms) } Regulatory and Legal Issues } Health and Safety } Work Placement (8 -12 Weeks)

Year 3

Mandatory } Financial Management Systems } Marketing for the Agri-Business Sector } Quality Management in the Food Industry } Soil Science and Land Management } Food Processing, Analysis and Production

Management } Research Methods

Mandatory } Quality Management on the Farm } Agricultural Entrepreneurship } Business Management Systems } Agricultural Production and

Management Systems } Agriculture in the Environment } Internship (3 months)*

(* work placements available in New Zealand, US, or Europe)

Semester 1 Semester 2

Year 4

Mandatory } Agricultural Policy and Professional

Practice } Value-added Agri-Food Products } Herd Health and Biosecurity } Pollution Control in the Agri-Food Sector } Agri-Science Project (year-long)

Mandatory } Agri-Food Business Excellence } Sustainable Rural Development } Large-Scale Farm Management } Agri-Science Project (year-long)

Electives } Agricultural Biotechnology } Agri-Food Biotechnology


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BSc (Hons) in Environmental Bioscience

Level

8

Duration

4 Years

Code

DK881

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Places

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At least two H5 Grades

Mathematics Grade O6 or H7



Minimum Points Score of 300.

Entrants from Northern Ireland must have at least two A Levels at grade C or higher and four other subjects at GCSE, AS or A Levels, to include Mathematics and English (or Irish). Equivalences to the Leaving Certificate and GCEs are also accepted.




Environmental Bioscience

Eolaíocht Bhitheach Chomhshaoil

About this ProgrammeThe aim of this programme is to produce graduates with knowledge, skills and competencies in the key areas of ecology, environmental biotechnology, environmental monitoring, analysis and risk assessment.

Graduates of this programme will be able to make a significant contribution to the resolution of environmental problems and the implementation of sustainable solutions. It is particularly suitable for students who enjoy Biology and have an interest in environmental matters.

Career OptionsGraduates from this programme will have advanced skills and knowledge in environmental assessment and control, particularly in techniques and technologies which have an ecological or biotechnological basis. Graduates will find careers in environmental monitoring and assessment (lab and field based), licensing and regulation

roles, environmental consultancy services, environmental management within Industry, waste and water management utilities, Agri-food sector, semi-state and civil service (e.g. EPA, NPWS) and Local Authorities.

They will also find employment in other sectors which require good analytical and scientific skills such as pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.

Progression OpportunitiesGraduates will be able to progress to Level 9 taught postgraduate programmes and Level 9 and 10 research programmes, either within DkIT or other HEIs.

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Year 2

Year 1

Mandatory } Fundamental Chemistry } Mathematics 1 } Physics through Problem-Based Learning 1 } Biology (year-long) } Health, Safety and Academic Skills

(year-long)

Mandatory } Chemistry } Mathematics 2 } Physics through Problem-Based

Learning 2 } Biology (year-long) } Health, Safety and Academic

Skills (year-long)

Mandatory } Fundamental Microbiology } Intro to Organic Chemistry } Analytical Science } Molecular Bioscience (Biochemistry and

Molecular Biology) (year-long)

Mandatory } Microbial Pathogenesis and Control } Applied Ecology } Statistics and Data Analysis } Molecular Bioscience (Biochemistry and

Molecular Biology) (year-long)

Year 3

Mandatory } Applied Microbiology } Environmental Communication and

Critique } Plant Science } Aquatic Sciences } Biotechnology (year-long)

Mandatory } Quality Management } Habitat and Wildlife Ecology } Environmental Chemistry } Biotechnology (year-long)


Year 4

Mandatory } Soil and Water Management } Research Design, Statistics and Ethics } Data Handling and GIS } Ecotoxicology } Environmental Bioscience Project

(year-long)

Mandatory } Environmental Risk Assessment } Environmental Biotechnology } Environmental Monitoring

& Modelling } Environmental Bioscience

Project (year-long)


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CourseBSc in Veterinary Nursing

Level7

Duration3 Years

CodeDK784

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Places30

Minimum Entry RequirementsSix Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate

A minimum H5 Grade in Biology or Agriculture

Mathematics Grade F2, O6 or H7



Veterinary Nursing

Altranas Tréidliachta

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About this ProgrammeThis programme will provide the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to work as a professional Veterinary Nurse in Irish and European veterinary practices. Graduates will have knowledge of and skills in animal biology, veterinary nursing, laboratory analysis, office management and customer care. All relevant practical competencies will be covered in relation to dogs, cats, horses, farm animals and exotic species. Students participate in a total of 28 weeks full-time placement in veterinary practices during the course of the 3-year programme.

Career OptionsGraduates from this programme will mainly find employment in large animal, companion animal, equine and mixed veterinary clinics and hospitals. Opportunities will also exist in animal welfare facilities, kennel premises and veterinary product businesses.

AccreditationDkIT has received Full Accreditation from the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) for this programme. Graduates are eligible to register as Veterinary Nurses with the VCI.

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Year 2

Year 1

Mandatory } Anatomy and Physiology 1 } Cellular Biology } Introduction to Veterinary Nursing } Mathematics and Computer Applications

(year-long) } Work Placement 1 (year-long)

Mandatory } Anatomy and Physiology 2 } Microbiology and Biochemistry } Animal Husbandry } Client Care and Relationship

Marketing } Mathematics and Computer

Applications (year-long) } Work Placement 1 (year-long)

Mandatory } Clinical Pathology } Small Animal Medical Nursing } Veterinary Nursing for Exotic Species } Parasitology } Office Practice and Teamworking

Mandatory } Applied Writing and Research Skills } Pharmacology } Large Animal Medical Nursing } Animal Welfare & Husbandry } Work Placement 2

Year 3

Mandatory } Anaesthesia and Analgesia } Diagnostic Imaging } Pharmacy, Law and Ethics } Surgical Nursing 1 } Personal Effectiveness & Team

Support

Mandatory } Animal Reproduction and Applied

Microbiology } Surgical Nursing 2 } Small Animal Clinical Nutrition } Equine Nursing } Veterinary Nursing Internship



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Course

BSc in Pharmaceutical Science

Level

7

Duration

3 Years

Code

DK783

Apply to

CAO

Places

30



At least one H5 Grade, or minimum Points Score of 200


English O6 or H7


A Leaving Certificate science subject is desirable.

Pharmaceutical Science

Eolaíocht Chógaisíochta

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About this ProgrammeThis programme will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work in the rapidly expanding Pharmaceutical Industry in Ireland and worldwide. Years one and two focus on the fundamental sciences. In year three there is an emphasis on relevant applied modules including Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Management.

As well as getting a good grounding in all science subjects, you will learn how drugs and other medical products are manufactured and about drug regulatory issues.

Career OptionsThere are excellent career opportunities for graduates as:

} Lab Technician } Chemist } Process Development Technician } Project Assistant } Quality Control Chemist/Technician } Research Assistant } Validation/Manufacturing Technician.

Progression OpportunitiesGraduates may progress to the one-year, add-on honours degree in Biopharmaceutical Science (subject to entry requirements).

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Year 2

Year 1

Mandatory } Physics through Problem-Based Learning 1 } Mathematics 1 } Fundamental Chemistry } Health & Safety and Academic Skills

(year-long) } Biology (year-long)

Mandatory } Physics through Problem-Based

Learning 2 } Mathematics 2 } Chemistry } Health and Safety and Academic

Skills (year-long) } Biology (year-long)

Mandatory } Introduction to Organic Chemistry } Pharmaceutical Microbiology } Analytical Science } Molecular Bioscience

Mandatory } Pharmaceutical Processing } Molecular Bioscience } Pharmaceutical Chemistry } Statistics & Data Analysis

Year 3

Mandatory } Preformulation of Pharmaceuticals } Pharmaceutical Manufacturing } Pharmaceutical Biotechnology } Immunology } GMP & Regulatory Affairs

Mandatory } Project } Quality Management } Advanced Analytical Science } Physiology and Pharmacology } Preformulation of Pharmaceuticals

Electives } Biotherapeutics } Pharmaceutical Drug Design



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Course

BSc in Applied Bioscience

Level

7

Duration

3 Years

Code

DK781

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CAO

Places

30



At least one H5 Grade, or minimum Points Score of 200


English O6 or H7


A Leaving Certificate science subject is desirable.

Applied Bioscience

Eolaíocht Bhitheach Fheidhmeach

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About this ProgrammeIf you have a keen interest in Biology and enjoy studying subjects like Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Ecology, then this programme is for you. You will learn about the aspects of modern Biology that underpin the production of drugs and other medical products and the control of pollution. You will also learn how to integrate this knowledge into a range of applied Bioscience Subjects such as Biotechnology, Industrial Microbiology, Biotherapeutics and Applied Ecology.

There is an option for graduates of this programme to specialise further through an add-on, honours degree programme at DkIT in Biopharmaceutical Science.

Alternatively students interested in the Environmental Science area may have an opportunity to transfer into the 3rd year of the BSc (Hons) in Environmental Bioscience after 2nd year (subject to achieving grade requirement).

Career OptionsThere are excellent career opportunities for graduates as: } Lab Technician } Chemist

} Process Development Technician } Project Assistant } Quality Control Chemist/Technician } Research Assistant } Validation/Manufacturing Technician.

Progression OpportunitiesProgression to one-year, add-on BSc (Honours) in Biopharmaceutical ScienceORTransfer to 3rd year of BSc (Honours) in Environmental Bioscience (subject to achievement of pass and minimum average mark of 50% in 2nd year).

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Year 2

Year 1

Mandatory } Physics through Problem-Based Learning 1 } Mathematics 1 } Fundamental Chemistry } Biology } Health & Safety and Academic Skills

(year-long)

Mandatory } Physics through Problem-Based

Learning 2 } Mathematics 2 } Chemistry } Biology } Health and Safety and Academic

Skills (year-long)

Mandatory } Analytical Science } Fundamental Microbiology } Introduction to Organic Chemistry } Molecular Bioscience (year-long)

Mandatory } Applied Ecology } Microbial Pathogenesis and Control } Molecular Bioscience (year-long) } Statistics and Data Analysis

Year 3

Mandatory } Project } GMP & Regulatory Affairs } Applied Microbiology } Biotechnology (year-long) } Immunology

Mandatory } Quality Management } Biotechnology (year-long) } Biotherapeutics } Advanced Analytical Science



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Year 1

Mandatory } Food Analysis } Pollution Control in the

Agri-Food Sector } Food Processing

Technology } Agri-Food Product

Innovation } Food and Agri-Business

Project (year-long)

Mandatory } Agri-Food Business Excellence } Food Chain Integrity } Agri-Food Biotechnology } Food Packaging and

Preservation } Food and Agri-Business

Project (year-long)


About this ProgrammeThe aim of this programme is to enable Level 7 graduates of Agriculture or Agricultural Science to apply their existing skills and knowledge and build on these to develop an understanding of food processing and quality assurance/safety issues.

Graduates of this programme will have skills in food analysis, packaging, processing, agri-food biotechnology, waste management, food chain integrity, lean manufacturing and agri-food product development, enabling them to contribute to the cost-effective development, production and marketing of products in the Agri-Food Industry.

Course

BSc (Hons) Food and Agri-Business

Level

8

Duration

1 Year (add-on)

Code

DKA85

Apply to

DkIT

Places

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Entrants should have a BSc in Agriculture, Agricultural Science or a related area with an award mark of at least 50%.

International students must have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Food and Agri-Business (1 Year add-on)

Bia- agus Gnó-Talmhaíochta (Bliain Fhorlíontach)

Career OptionsGraduates will find employment in the Agri-Food Industry in Production Supervision, Quality Management, Technical Sales, Analytical, Food Product Development or Food Logistics/Supply Chain roles.

Progression OpportunitiesGraduates will be able to progress to Level 9 taught postgraduate programmes and Level 9 and 10 research programmes, either within DkIT or other HEIs.




t 042 9370265e [email protected] www.dkit.ie/courses/dka85


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Sustainable Agriculture (1 Year add-on)

Talmhaíocht Inbhuanaithe (Bliain Fhorlíontach)

Course

BSc (Hons) in Sustainable Agriculture

Level

8

Duration

1 Year (add-on)

Code

DKA84

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DkIT

Places

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BSc in Agriculture, or closely related discipline. Minimum of overall Pass with a credit-weighted average of 50% is required.

About this ProgrammeBSc in Agriculture graduates can progress to this one-year, full-time programme. On this course, you will develop high-level knowledge and skills in emerging areas of Agriculture and Agri-Food Production, with a focus on economically and environmentally sustainable technologies and systems. That are capable of responding effectively to future developments in Irish Agriculture.

The programme is based at DkIT with one day per week in Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Cavan.

Career OptionsPossible career options include:

} Researcher } Agricultural Advisor } Inspector within the State or

Private sectors, } Commercial Farmer } Farm Manager } Rural Entrepreneur } Supervisor/Manager in the Agri-

Food sector } Advisor or Sales Representative

in ancillary industry


Mandatory } Pollution Prevention and

Control } Agricultural Policy and

Professional Practice } Value Added Agri-Food

Products } Herd Health and Biosecurity } Agri-Science Project 1


Mandatory } Agricultural Biotechnology } Sustainable Rural

Development } Agri-Food Business Excellence } Large Scale Farm

Management } Agri-Science Project 2




Year 1


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Mandatory } Soil Science and Land

Management } Quality Management in

the Food Industry } Food Processing,

Analysis and Production Management

} Marketing for the Agri-Business Sector

} Financial Management Systems

} Research Methods

Mandatory } Business Management Systems } Agricultural Entrepreneurship } Agriculture in the Environment } Quality Management on the

Farm } Agricultural Production and

Management Systems } Internship1

1 Internships available in New Zealand, Europe or US.

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About this ProgrammeThis programme builds on the skills and knowledge developed through the Higher Certificate programme, reflecting the importance of business skills and good agricultural practices that are environmentally sustainable. The programme also covers the processing of consumer foods, allowing graduates the option of part-time or full-time employment in the Agri-Food sector.

The programme includes a 3-month work placement on a farm, agri-services, agri-consultancy or in the Food and Beverage industry.

The programme is based at DkIT with one day per week in Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Cavan.

Course

BSc in Agriculture

Level

7

Duration

1 Year (add-on)

Code

DKA80

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DkIT

Places

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A Level 6 qualification in Agriculture or a closely related area.

Agriculture (1 Year add-on)

Talmhaíocht (Bliain Fhorlíontach)

Career OptionsAs a graduate of this programme you will have a solid grounding in agricultural science, business and financial management, environmental protection, quality assurance and food safety.

Skills acquired in marketing and entrepreneurship, as well as food production and analysis will enable you to diversify into land-based businesses, or have a career as a production, or quality manager in the agri-food sector.

Progression OpportunitiesGraduates of this programme have the option to progress to the BSc (Hons) in Sustainable Agriculture in DkIT (subject to entry requirements).






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Biopharmaceutical Science 1 Year (add-on)

Eolaíocht Bhithcógaisíochta (Bliain Fhorlíontach)

Course

BSc (Hons) in Biopharmaceutical Science

Level

8

Duration

1 Year (add-on)

Code

DKA82

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DkIT

Places

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BSc in Applied Bioscience or BSc in Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent, with an overall Pass and a minimum credit weighted average of 50%.

About this ProgrammeGraduates of the BSc in Applied Bioscience and BSc in Pharmaceutical Science can progress to this one-year, full-time, Honours degree programme. As a student on this programme, you will develop high-level knowledge, skills and competencies in the key areas of biopharmaceutical development and processing.

Career OptionsGraduates have opportunities for employment in the following sectors: } Biopharmaceutical } Biomedical } Pharmaceutical } Medical Devices } Health Care } Nutraceuticals } Biotechnology

Progression OpportunitiesPostgraduate research at DkIT, or at another third-level institution.




Year 1

Mandatory } Research Design,

Statistics and Ethics } Biopharmaceutical

Processing (Upstream) } Biomolecular

Therapeutics and Bioinformatics

} Biopharma Research Project 1

Mandatory } Biopharmaceutical

Processing (Downstream) } Recombinant Drug

Manufacture & Engineering

} Biopharmaceutical Analysis

} Biopharma Research Project 2


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